This month’s Gear Showcase does a deep dive on the latest in power and lighting for your overland adventures. From the newest battery tech and solar power to the cutting edge of rig and camp lighting, we have a little something for everyone looking to get a little more from their electrons.
While many overlanding outings include a respite from all the tech in our world, it’s still a smart idea to be able to reach out for help – and find your way home – should trouble arise. From satellite communicators to folding maps, here are the tools to both stay in touch and navigate to that special spot.
The Outback Shower System from Kakadu provides a convenient package that gives you hot water when and where you need it.
The Rhino-Rack Stow It has been designed to provide excellence in strength and longevity. Molded from lightweight cast aluminum with a premium quality powder coat, the Stow It offers an impressive load capacity of 17 pounds(8 kg) and has been purposely developed for both on and off-road use.
Storyteller Overland was born out of that spirit of grand adventure with a passion for equipping others to pursue meaningful experiences and live a life of discovery out on the open road and beyond. We are passionate about forever chasing the sunset across the horizon and celebrating the moments that familiarity fades away.
The New SOUNDBOKS is the third generation SOUNDBOKS. It takes the category to a whole new level with a suite of intuitive upgrades including TeamUp mode that links up to five speakers wirelessly using SKAA connectivity. It is still the world’s first (and only) Bluetooth Performance Speaker on the market.
RiG’d started in a Southern California apartment with a simple idea: build a better hitch-mounted spare-tire carrier that could haul a full-size spare, carry bikes, and mount essentials like a camp table, fuel, and recovery gear. Founder and CEO Luke Wronski recalls calling a friend to gut-check the concept. “I have this idea,” he said. “There are options out there, but nothing does everything I want.” The reply became a spark: “This is America. If you can do something better, do it.” So Luke, alongside co-founders Jason Denney and Ryan Richey did just that.
Jeep has redesigned the Grand Wagoneer along with simplify the Wagoneer lineup while also returning Jeep badging to these full-sized SUVs.
One of the most important features I look for in my gear is comfort. When I